Conversation Street

Jayne Tunnicliffe Interview

This week, we're joined by Jayne Tunnicliffe, who played chavvy chippy worker Yana Lumb on Corrie back in the mid 2000s. Jayne opens up about her long and varied career in showbiz, and how it led to her securing the part of Cilla's tarty mate for a one-off appearance that went on to be a recurring role for a couple of years. Whether deep frying a turkey or sitting in a bath of mushy peas, Yana was always doing something to make viewers laugh, and here, Jayne recalls many of her happy memories working on the show.

Conversation Street Episode 704

On this week's episode of the podcast, we chat about all drama on the cobbles between the 27th and the 31st October (Episodes #11,705 - 11,710)

Well, what a week that was! The changing of the guard at the Rovers is always a momentous occasion, but this one truly feels like the start of a fresh era for the show. Eva Price is back - and she’s brought her new family with her! You won’t be surprised to hear that we’ve got a lot to say about the new arrivals, and on the whole, we’re feeling extremely positive. Elsewhere on the Street, Carla returns from Ireland with the knives out for Becky – but can she get her to back off Lisa before it’s too late? Also this week, Hope thinks she’s uncovered the identity of her troll, Carl takes the brunt of Kev’s anger, and Cassie lands herself a new job.

Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, and Jane Danson's hitting back at reports that she's been fired from Corrie. We round things off with some of your feedback - and early reactions to the Driscolls' debut!

Street Talk - 00:17:22
The Kabin - 03:07:48
Feedback - 03:15:31

Press Day Chats!

On the Corrie press day a couple of weeks ago, we had a few short chats with four of the cast, including two members of the new Driscoll family! First up, Aaron McCusker tells us what it's like to play new Rovers landlord Ben; then, Lauren Bolton actress Cait Fitton reveals the secrets behind crying on cue. After that, Channique Sterling-Brown reflects on her three years playing Dee-Dee Bailey, and we round things off with a quick natter with Raph Akuwudike, who plays 2025's man of mystery, Ollie!

Conversation Street Episode 703

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown between the 20th and the 24th October (Episodes #11,699 - 11,704).

Ooh, that Theo - he's a nasty piece of work, isn't he? We've got a lot to discuss about his story with Todd this week, as the unfortunate undertaker finds himself yet again cowering in the kitchen corner, his boyfriend using him as some kind of emotional punchbag. Just how long is it going to be until someone realises what's going on and rescues Todd from the hell he's now living? Also this week, in scenes that had the hardcore Swarla fans seething, Becky presses on with her plan to charm herself back into Lisa's affections - and Lisa shows surprisingly little resistance! Get yourself back to Weatherfield pronto, Carla! Elsewhere, Abi is tempted to steal a car help out her and Carl's financial woes, the Winter-Alahan family self-destructs in the wake of Asha's attempt to take her own life, and things get passionate between Christina and George - despite his failure to get a Stiffy!

In The Kabin segment, we chat about the latest additions to William Roache and Barbara Knox's mantlepieces as they both receive lifetime achievement awards, and we we finish off the podcast with a crop of lovely listener feedback.

Street Talk - 00:21:44
The Kabin - 02:59:48
Feedback - 03:12:17  

Listener Questions

It’s time once again to rummage around in our virtual listener mailbag and pull out a couple of cracking questions for a good old natter. First up: how would we breathe new life into Victoria Street? It’s been seven years since the extended set burst onto our screens with great fanfare, and while stalwarts like Speed Daal have gone from strength to strength, others - Trim Up North, we’re looking at you - have disappeared without a trace. So, if we were in the producer’s chair (with unlimited budget and space, of course!), how would we zhush it all up and make Victoria Street the place to be again. Then, just in time for spooky season, another listener wants to know which Corrie characters we’d choose to help us survive a horror movie scenario. Whether it’s ghosts, zombies or vampires on the loose, no monster will stand a chance against the dream teams we assemble - especially with resident horror aficionado Gemma leading the recruitment drive!

Conversation Street Episode 702

In our latest podcast, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 13th and the 17th October (Episodes #11,693 - 11,698).

In what turned out to be a rather mixed week on the cobbles, some storylines failed to hit the mark while others had us completely gripped – most notably the escalating game of cat and mouse between Theo and Todd. We were stunned when Theo brazenly admitted to Todd that he’d been unfaithful, blaming Todd’s supposed closeness with Billy, and we loved seeing Todd finally stand up for himself – especially with his not-so-subtle flaunting of his ex during the Rovers’ Mr and Mrs contest. However, as we all know, this abusive relationship is far from its conclusion... Elsewhere on the Street, we saw poor Tyrone struggling to adjust to life in a wheelchair amidst constant bickering from his family, while Asha’s return from hospital showed she is clearly still suffering too. Meanwhile, Becky wasted no time in making herself at home at Number 6 while Carla was away, Carl pushed Abi to take Kevin to the cleaners in their divorce, and Hope found herself the target of some malicious text messages – but who could be behind them?

Access All Areas! Behind The Scenes At The Corrie Press Day

Last week, we were lucky enough to be invited to the press day at Coronation Street, where we got a sneak preview of an upcoming episode, sat in on an interview with producer Kate Brooks and had an access all areas tour of the set, where we investigated every nook and cranny of the main outdoor area (including having a look at what was behind closed doors!) and the main studios themselves, where we got a close up look at sets including the Platt house, the police station and the Rovers Return. In this episode of the podcast, we chat about the experience (don't worry - no big spoilers about upcoming scenes!) and on the YouTube version, share tonnes of photos and footage of the day. https://youtu.be/eJByctS5zjU

Conversation Street Episode 701

On this episode, we chat about what went on in Corrie between the 6th and the 10th October (Episodes #11,687 - 11,692).

A brand new story kicked off this week with Tim at the centre, as he bumped into a familiar face from the past. But when Brian discovers just how close the pair once were, and how young Tim was at the time, he’s left questioning some uncomfortable truths about their relationship. Elsewhere, Ronnie’s birthday celebrations take a dramatic turn when the truth about Abi and Carl’s affair comes out, leaving the Webster family in tatters. Also this week, Theo continues his manipulation of Todd Asha's found unconscious with an empty bottle of pills, and George and Christina go out on their first date.

Not a lot of news this week (plus we're absolutely knackered when recording after a busy day behind the scenes at Corrie - more on that very soon!) so we give The Kabin a swerve and round the show off with a bit of feedback.

An A-Z Of Jenny

For this week’s bonus podcast, we’re bidding a fond farewell to one of our all-time favourite Corrie characters with a two-and-a-half-hour Jenny-fest! As we’d already wrapped up her story quite neatly in the character profile episode we released at the start of 2025, we decided to follow the same format we used for last year’s Gail departure and put together an A–Z of all things Jenny. We chat about our favourite moments, reminisce over stories Sally Ann Matthews has shared with us over the years, and revisit Jenny’s many romantic adventures - the highs, the lows, and the endlessly memeable moments that make her a character we’ll never forget.

Conversation Street Episode 700

On our 700th episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on what went on in Corrie between the  29th September and the 3rd October (Episodes #11,681 - 11,686).

She’s been a firm favourite of the podcast since her 2014 return, but this week we bid a fond farewell to Jenny, who jetted off from Weatherfield to start a new life in Tenerife. We’d known her exit was coming for a while - but was it a send-off worthy of a character of Jenny’s calibre, or did it leave us wanting more? Also this week, Todd, Theo and co hit Manchester’s Gay Village in some brilliantly directed scenes that exposed a secret from Theo’s past - and revealed just how dark he can be. Meanwhile, Debbie discovers the truth about her brother’s affair, Bethany makes her return to Weatherfield after yet another career disaster, and Asha considers quitting her paramedic course.

Up next on the podcast it's The Kabin, where we celebrate Corrie's recent success at the Inside Soap Awards, and we round off the podcast with more of your fabulous feedback.

Street Talk - 00:13:55
The Kabin - 02:47:19
Feedback - 03:13:09